Best 6 Pound Cake For Two Recipes
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a delectable pound cake, crafted to serve two. This classic treat, originating from the 17th century, has stood the test of time, earning a cherished place in baking traditions. Simple yet elegant, the pound cake derives its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. Over the years, variations have emerged, offering unique twists on this timeless favorite.
In this collection of recipes, we present a diverse range of pound cakes, each with its own distinctive flavor and charm. From the classic vanilla pound cake, a symphony of buttery goodness, to the zesty lemon pound cake, bursting with citrusy brightness, these recipes cater to a variety of preferences. For those seeking a decadent indulgence, the chocolate pound cake, with its rich cocoa flavor, is an absolute delight. If you prefer a hint of nutty goodness, the almond pound cake, with its delicate marzipan-like texture, is sure to impress. And for those with a sweet tooth, the streusel-topped pound cake, adorned with a buttery, crumbly topping, is an irresistible choice.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a perfect pound cake. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up a delightful treat that will satisfy your cravings and bring joy to your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with our curated collection of pound cake recipes for two.
CLASSIC POUND CAKE
Light on effort, heavy on flavor, pound cake has earned its centuries-long popularity. Learn how to make this traditional, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine all-purpose flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
- Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Divide batter between pans. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
- Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.
TWO-STEP POUND CAKE
This one-bowl pound cake recipe preps quick and tastes delicious with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Generously grease bottom, side and tube of 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan with shortening; lightly flour.
- In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. On low speed, gradually beat in flour alternately with milk. Pour batter into pan.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 83 g, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg
MINI POUND CAKE (SERVES 2-3)
This is a recipe I just made from Debby Maugans Nakos's "Small-Batch Baking" cookbook, but it is call Presto Pound Cake in it and has variations/options. DH and I are now empty nesters with both kids off at college now and this baking book is perfect for our sweet tooth's. So quick and simple, out of the oven in about 40 mins. total time. I followed the listed ingredients and amounts, just did things a little different when mixing.
Provided by diner524
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 1 mini loaf, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- She states to use one petite loaf pan (2-cup capacity, about 5 X 3 X 2 inches) and that is what I used, but feel you could also make 3 or 4 cupcakes in a pan.
- Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour the loaf pan, tapping out the excess flour; then set it aside.
- Put the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl (or plastic bag that you can close and shake the ingredients to mix) and mix them well.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer (or use a Kitchen Aid type of mixer), add egg yolk and vanilla and 1/2 of the buttermilk and the flour mixture. Beat about 45 seconds on medium until the batter is lightened and has slightly increase in volume. Add in remaining buttermilk and beat on medium until well blended, 20 seconds.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. (Mine was done at 25 mins in my convection oven).
- Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then remove the cake from the pan. Serve the cake warm or let it cool, upright, on the rack.
LITTLE LEMON POUND CAKE FOR 2
I adore this little lemon pound cake. It's the perfect size when you just need enough for 2 people. The bonus is... it's quick and easy to put together. I can have this in the oven in less then 5 minutes. How great is that?!? This doubles very nicely for when you need a little more but still don't need a big dessert. When doubling, don't double the baking soda, just leave it at 1/8 teaspoon.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 1 tiny loaf, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour pan very well. I designed this to go in a petit loaf pan that measures about 5x3x2 but you can use 2 mini Bundts, 4 cupcake cups, 2 jumbo muffin cups or whatever small pan you like. When doubled it works nicely with the 6 cup Bundt pan, a 5 inch springform, 4 mini Bundts or a 7x4x3 loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour and sugar in small mixing bowl.
- In another small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lemon juice and baking soda. Add egg and lemon ex, gently whisk to combine.
- Add the butter and 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer until moistened. Beat on low for about 45 seconds.
- Add remaining buttermilk mixture and lemon zest and beat on medium until well blended, 30 seconds. Don't over mix or you'll ruin the texture.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake until browned well and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes for the petit loaf pan. When doubled bake 40 minutes in the small loaf pan. Baking times vary slightly depending on which pan you use. The important thing is that the cake is browned and toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes on rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.
LITTLE CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE FOR TWO
You'll love this perfect chocolicious little pound cake. It really fits the bill when you're having a chocolate attack and don't need a full size cake. Serve it with whipped cream and chocolate sauce... yum! This doubles very nicely when you need a little more but still don't need a big dessert. When doubling, don't double the baking soda, just leave it at 1/8 teaspoon.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 1 tiny loaf, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour pan very well. I designed this to go in a petit loaf pan that measures about 5x3x2 but you can use 2 mini Bundts, 4 cupcake cups, 2 jumbo muffin cups or whatever small pan you like.
- When doubled it works nicely with either a 6 cup Bundt pan, 5 inch spring form pan, 4 mini Bundt pans or 7x4x3 loaf pan.
- Whisk together all of the flour, cocoa powder and sugar in small mixing bowl.
- In another small bowl, whisk together sour cream and baking soda. Add egg and vanilla extract; gently whisk to combine.
- Add the butter and 1/2 of the sour cream mixture to the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer until moistened. Beat on low for about 45 seconds.
- Add remaining sour cream mixture and beat on medium until well blended, 30 seconds. Do not over mix or you'll ruin the texture. Pour into prepared pan or pans.
- Bake until well browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 to 30 minutes for the petit loaf pan. When recipe is doubled, bake 40 minutes in the small loaf pan.
- Baking times vary slightly depending on which pan you use. The important thing is that the cake is browned and toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes on rack. Remove from pan and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 151.3, Sodium 287.6, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 51.1, Protein 7.3
TWO-TONED POUND CAKE
Make and share this Two-Toned Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by angelfan
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease and flour a Bundt or tube pan.
- Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, creaming well after each.
- Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk and vanilla.
- Remove two cups batter and blend cocoa into it.
- Alternately spoon light and dark batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350°, for approximately 70 minutes or until cake test done.
- Cool ten minutes on rack, then turn cakes out onto a plate and cool thoroughly.
- Sprinkle confectioners sugar on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.4, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 212.7, Sodium 466.5, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 63, Protein 9.8
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- To add a citrusy flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest or orange zest to the batter.
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- To make a chocolate pound cake, add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to the batter.
- For a marbled pound cake, divide the batter into two bowls. Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder to one bowl and mix well. Then, spoonfuls of each batter into the prepared loaf pan, alternating colors.
- For a moist and tender pound cake, do not overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the pound cake at a moderate temperature (325 degrees F) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the pound cake cool completely before serving. This will help it to set and develop its full flavor.
Conclusion:
This pound cake recipe is a classic for a reason. It is easy to make, delicious, and can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion. It is perfect for a simple dessert or a special occasion treat. With a few simple tips, you can make a pound cake that is moist, tender, and flavorful. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this pound cake recipe a try.
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